Professional Science Master’s in Bioinnovation

Gain the skills to succeed

in today’s most exciting industries

Temple University’s PSM in Bioinnovation program is designed for recent graduates (STEM and non-STEM) as well as professionals with varied

backgrounds, including science, business, communication and law.

The program features extensive curriculum developed by Temple’s College of Science and Technology and the Fox School of Business

and offers students specialized knowledge and practical experience needed to pursue rewarding careers in some of today’s fastest growing

fields, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, scientific information, technology transfer and public health.

Learn the Science of Bioinnovation! Bioinnovation: Identification, commercialization and dissemination of novel biological technologies, concepts and models.

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Cross-disciplinary knowledge and

essential training

Train for exciting and fast-growing fields A collaboration of Temple’s College of Science and Technology and the Fox School of Business, the PSM in Bioinnovation offers cross-disciplinary knowledge and training essential to enter or advance in rapidly growing industries and organizations, including:

• Biotechnology startups • Pharmaceutical companies • Contract-research organizations • Public health and environmental

agencies • Scientific and technical writing • Research grant administration • Intellectual property law • Business administration/capital

investment From critical analysis of innovative biomodels and bioconcepts to building strategies for technology development and commercialization to communicating biodiscoveries to the public, the PSM in Bioinnovation offers the skills to help recent graduates and current professionals accelerate their careers or transition into exciting business, research and public policy sectors. Working closely with faculty and within small teams, the PSM in Bioinnovation combines classroom instruction, home-based assignments, professional internships and individual research.

Professional Science Master’s programs Developed by the Council of Graduate School and industry, the PSM degree is designed for individuals wishing to pursue advanced scientific training and develop skills highly valued by non-academic employers. PSM graduates interact comfortably with researchers and clinicians as well as with managers, especially in the marketing, finance and legal departments, and are uniquely equipped to manage research breakthroughs. Learn from experts The program draws from the strengths of Temple’s experienced faculty in both the College of Science and Technology and the Fox School of Business. In addition, students work with, and learn from, bio-industry professionals, including academic and non-academic scientists, physicians, lawyers, managers and journalists. Customize your curriculum By combining core courses, electives and special projects, students can create a flexible program tailored to their own industry or career goals. Elective courses focus on three distinct areas: Current Topics in Bioinnovation; Implementation of Biodiscoveries in Health and Other Industries; and Bioinnovation in Environment and Society.

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Flexible and Customizable Program

Core and Electives The program offers core and elective courses, culminating in a capstone project. Core courses include:

• Innovative Biomodels and Concepts • Biomarkers and Biotargets: Research and Commercialization • Epigenetic and Genetic Applications in Drug Design and Drug Response • Management and Marketing for Technologists • Applications of Systems Biology • Dissemination of Biodiscoveries through Traditional and New Media • Assessing Feasibility of Innovative Business Ideas • Ethics, Regulation and Policy

Recommended elective courses for further specialization:

• Milestones in Clinical Translation of Biodiscoveries • Financing New Enterprises • Competing on Value: Analyzing and Shaping Your Industry • Project Management • Innovation-Based Strategy: Managing Disruptive Change • Bioadvanced Screening and Health Disparities • Virtual Reality in Bioindustry and Medicine

PSM

in Bioinnovation

Core Courses

TRACK 1: Current Topics in

Bioinnovation Elective Courses

TRACK 2: Implementation of Biodiscoveries

in Health and Other Industries Elective Courses

TRACK 3: Bioinnovation in Environment and

Society Elective Courses

Options Full-time (24 months) and part-time (up to 36 months) program options are available. Students who earn at least 30 credits and successfully complete and present a capstone project will receive the Professional Master’s Degree in Bioinnovation. Enrolling Open enrollment starting July 18, 2014 Costs See the following: http://bursar.temple.edu/tuition-and-fees

Professional Science Master’s in BioInnovation

For more information on the PSM Bioinnovation degree,

contact:

Dr. Marcella Macaluso: macaluso@temple.edu

Dr. Giuseppe Russo: grusso@temple.edu

Dr. Eva Surmacz: surmacz@temple.edu

The PSM in Bioinnovation offers the skills

to help professionals

accelerate their career

advancement or transition

into fast-growing business,

research and public policy

sectors.